Avinash Ramachandran
Biography:
Understanding cinema, one film at a time
Vikram Trailer out: Welcome back to the big screen, Kamal Haasan
It is with this sky-high anticipation that every update of Vikram was consumed by yours truly, and scores of other fans
15 May 2022
Ranga Movie Review: Sibi Sathyaraj, Nikhila Vimal shine in a middling survival thriller
The lack of focus and a few too many missteps pull down this well-performed survival thriller from the heights that it had the potential to reach
13 May 2022
Don Movie First Impression: Sivakarthikeyan-Cibi pass with flying colours
A quick mini spoiler-free write-up of Don, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Priyanka Arulmohan, SJ Suryah and Samuthirakani
13 May 2022
Prithviraj Sukumaran: Giving Jana Gana Mana political colour is a form of escapism
Post the release of his much-appreciated Jana Gana Mana, the actor-filmmaker gets candid about the intentions of the film, what lies ahead in his career, and more.
09 May 2022
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal Movie Review: This quirky romcom has potential, but not potency
More than the charm or the comedy, it is the quieter moments that truly elevate Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal, even if it is just a couple of feet above ground level
29 Apr 2022
Kuttram Kuttrame Movie Review: Jai, Harish Uthaman shine in Susienthiran's return to form
With multiple stories being narrated one after the other, it is up to Jai and Harish Uthaman to hold the film together, and both of them do a commendable job of it
27 Apr 2022
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Movie Review: An amazing, amusing, and absurd Nicolas Cage star vehicle
We have a film that can be best described as a reminder that Nicolas Cage still has it in him to be the populist hero in our mainstream commercial films
26 Apr 2022
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Movie Review: A cute but middling addition to a fun franchise
Using a tried-and-tested formula, the makers deliver a harmless film that doesn't aim for the skies and is content staying a few inches above the ground
22 Apr 2022
Pooja Hegde: I want to do films that make women feel represented
The actor, who recently featured in Vijay's Beast, speaks about facing setbacks and future plans
19 Apr 2022
KGF: Chapter 2 Movie Review: A terrific Yash powers an explosive sequel
KGF: Chapter 2 is the collaborative work of every department, and it is wonderful to see how each of them worked like clockwork to deliver this grand spectacle
14 Apr 2022
Beast Movie First Impression: The fiery Vijay-Nelson combo deliver a stylish misfire
A quick mini spoiler-free write-up of Nelson's Beast, starring Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Selvaraghavan, VTV Ganesh, and more
13 Apr 2022
RRR underwater cinematographer Sumer Verma: SS Rajamouli is an uncompromising director
Sumer Verma, an exponent in underwater cinematography, speaks about working on RRR, challenges in his profession, and more...
13 Apr 2022
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Movie Review: An engaging placeholder film that falls a bit short
The adventures of this eclectic group aren’t exactly fascinating, but the individual characters do go through their respective journeys, which makes up for the entertainment quotient
08 Apr 2022
Manmatha Leelai Movie Review: An intriguing dark comedy that falls short
Remove the unnecessary garb of adult comedy, Manmatha Leelai is a fascinating study of how a simple film can be elevated thanks to certain choices in the narrative style
04 Apr 2022
King Richard Movie Review: Pursuit of Excellence
Will Smith embodies the physicality and appearance of Richard to give us one of his most memorable performances that is definitely worthy of that Oscar nomination
27 Mar 2022
